ALL meanings of nerve
nerve
N n - noun nerve (in the body) a whitish fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs. 1
- noun nerve anatomy: part of nervous system 1
- noun nerve courage 1
- noun nerve excessive boldness 1
- noun nerve cheek 1
- noun nerve veins in insect wings 1
- noun nerve one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body. 1
- noun nerve a sinew or tendon: to strain every nerve. 1
- noun nerve firmness or courage under trying circumstances: an assignment requiring nerve. 1
- noun nerve boldness; audacity; impudence; impertinence: He had the nerve to say that? 1
- noun nerve nerves, nervousness: an attack of nerves. 1
- noun nerve strength, vigor, or energy: a test of nerve and stamina. 1
- noun nerve (not in technical use) pulp tissue of a tooth. 1
- noun nerve Botany. a vein, as in a leaf. 1
- noun nerve a line, or one of a system of lines, extending across something. 1
- verb with object nerve to give strength, vigor, or courage to: Encouragement had nerved him for the struggle. 1
- idioms nerve get on one's nerves, to irritate, annoy, or provoke one: Boisterous children get on my nerves. 1
- countable noun nerve Nerves are long thin fibres that transmit messages between your brain and other parts of your body. 0
- noun plural nerve If you refer to someone's nerves, you mean their ability to cope with problems such as stress, worry, and danger. 0
- noun plural nerve You can refer to someone's feelings of anxiety or tension as nerves. 0
- uncountable noun nerve Nerve is the courage that you need in order to do something difficult or dangerous. 0
- verb nerve If you nerve yourself to do something difficult or frightening, you prepare yourself for it by trying to be brave. 0
- noun nerve any of the cordlike bundles of fibres that conduct sensory or motor impulses between the brain or spinal cord and another part of the body 0
- noun nerve courage, bravery, or steadfastness 0
- noun nerve boldness or effrontery; impudence 0
- noun nerve muscle or sinew (often in the phrase strain every nerve) 0
- noun nerve a large vein in a leaf 0
- noun nerve any of the veins of an insect's wing 0
- verb nerve to give courage to (oneself); steel (oneself) 0
- verb nerve to provide with nerve or nerves 0
- noun nerve a sinew or tendon 0
- noun nerve any of the cordlike fibers or bundles of fibers connecting the body organs with the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord) and parts of the nervous system with each other, and carrying impulses to and from the brain or a nerve center 0
- noun nerve the pulp of a tooth, including the nerves, blood vessels, etc. 0
- noun nerve emotional control; coolness in danger; courage 0
- noun nerve strength; energy; vigor 0
- noun nerve the nervous system regarded as indicating health, emotional stability, endurance, etc. 0
- abbreviation NERVE nervousness 0
- noun nerve an attack of this; hysteria 0
- noun nerve impudent boldness; audacity; brazenness 0
- noun nerve a rib or vein in a leaf or insect's wing 0
- verb transitive nerve to give strength or courage to 0